Lead Structures Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

We’re looking for a Lead Structures Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing strategy and execution for large structural assemblies on Quarterhorse. You’ll drive how we build — partnering closely with design, integration, and factory teams to ensure our structures are manufacturable, testable, and ready to scale.

This is a hands-on, leadership-forward role. You should be excited to spend time on the floor, guiding builds, solving real problems alongside technicians, and pushing hardware forward. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership from day one — developing + driving roadmaps, building robust processes, and executing with clarity and intent.

Responsibilities :

• You will lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers
• You will mentor and foster the continual technical and professional development of team members
• You will work with the design engineering team to drive simplicity into the vehicle systems and their integration at a complex level
• You will build a medium to long-term direction for Quarterhorse integration engineering team to address coming challenges and to meet company goals
• Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, tooling, and facility improvements needed to meet production rate requirements
• You will be a vital part of the relationship between our engineering and technician team
• You will drive root-cause analysis and corrective action recommendations / implementation
• You will apply process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g. value stream mapping, problem solving, visual management, etc.) to reduce manufacturing build hours and quality issues; increase production rates; and remove waste from complex processes
• You will manage projects and execute to tight timelines while effectively communicating to and influencing stakeholders
• You will work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly evolving production environment

Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.